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Montjuïc
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Catalonia
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Location in Barcelona
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Area
458.5
Elevation
177.72
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Montjuïc
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  • Etymology
  • History
  • Description
  • Developments
  • Prototype metre
  • Also on Montjuïc
  • Musical tributes
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Montjuïc () is a hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Montjuïc or Montjuich, meaning "Jewish Mountain" in medieval Latin and Catalan, is a broad, shallow hill in Barcelona with a rich history. It was the birthplace of the city, and its strategic location, between the Mediterranean and the Llobregat River, has made it significant throughout history. The hill has a medieval Jewish cemetery, declared an area of Cultural Asset of National Interest in 2007. Montjuïc has been the site of various fortifications, including the Castle of Montjuïc dating back to the 17th century. The area was also associated with political imprisonments and executions, and held significance during the Spanish Civil War.

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